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Northern Ireland News for August 2013 : Page 12
UK National News, Aug 8, 2013
Nuts Mag To Refuse Co-Op 'Modesty Bag' Demand
One of the magazines given an ultimate by the Co-op, to either supply their magazine in modesty bags or be removed from their shelves, has said they will refuse the request and risk a potential fall i...
Nuts Mag To Refuse Co-Op 'Modesty Bag' Demand
One of the magazines given an ultimate by the Co-op, to either supply their magazine in modesty bags or be removed from their shelves, has said they will refuse the request and risk a potential fall i...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2013
Number Of NI Hospital Beds In Decline
The number of hospital beds available in Northern Ireland has fallen by more than 18%, despite an increase in admissions and hospital occupancy rates. The figures have been released as part of the De...
Number Of NI Hospital Beds In Decline
The number of hospital beds available in Northern Ireland has fallen by more than 18%, despite an increase in admissions and hospital occupancy rates. The figures have been released as part of the De...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2013
DSA To Revoke Fraudulent Drivers' Licences
Almost one hundred people are to lose their driving licence after it was discovered a Chinese interpreter was supplying people with the answers to the theory test. The news that the Driving Standards...
DSA To Revoke Fraudulent Drivers' Licences
Almost one hundred people are to lose their driving licence after it was discovered a Chinese interpreter was supplying people with the answers to the theory test. The news that the Driving Standards...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2013
8,000 Homes To Benefit From £6m Boiler Fund
A total of £6m is being released by the Department for Social Development to fund a boiler replacement scheme. The move could see 8,000 more homes fitted with a new boiler, bringing the total number ...
8,000 Homes To Benefit From £6m Boiler Fund
A total of £6m is being released by the Department for Social Development to fund a boiler replacement scheme. The move could see 8,000 more homes fitted with a new boiler, bringing the total number ...
UK National News, Aug 8, 2013
Other News In Brief
£300,000 For Central London Parking Space A parking space in Hyde Park Gardens, central London, has been listed for sale at £300,000. Vendors, Kay and Co have said that the space is open-air,...
Other News In Brief
£300,000 For Central London Parking Space A parking space in Hyde Park Gardens, central London, has been listed for sale at £300,000. Vendors, Kay and Co have said that the space is open-air,...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2013
Ford Launches Human Trafficking Education Pack For Children
Justice Minister David Ford has published the first educational resource pack designed to educate young people on the issue of human trafficking in Northern Ireland. The resource pack is aimed at tea...
Ford Launches Human Trafficking Education Pack For Children
Justice Minister David Ford has published the first educational resource pack designed to educate young people on the issue of human trafficking in Northern Ireland. The resource pack is aimed at tea...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 8, 2013
Other News In Brief
Dissident Republican Searches In Tyrone The PSNI has carried out searches in County Tyrone as part of an investigation into dissident republican activity. The searches follow the arrest of a ...
Other News In Brief
Dissident Republican Searches In Tyrone The PSNI has carried out searches in County Tyrone as part of an investigation into dissident republican activity. The searches follow the arrest of a ...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2013
Sex Abuse Teenager Described By CPS Barrister As 'Predatory'
A barrister has been criticised for describing a young teenage sex abuse victim as "predatory" and "sexually experienced". The Crown Prosecution Service, for whom the barrister was acting, said that ...
Sex Abuse Teenager Described By CPS Barrister As 'Predatory'
A barrister has been criticised for describing a young teenage sex abuse victim as "predatory" and "sexually experienced". The Crown Prosecution Service, for whom the barrister was acting, said that ...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2013
Vodafone And O2 To Launch 4G On Same Day
4G services will be available to Vodafone customers in London from August 29, the mobile provider has announced. Following this the service will be rolled in Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield by the en...
Vodafone And O2 To Launch 4G On Same Day
4G services will be available to Vodafone customers in London from August 29, the mobile provider has announced. Following this the service will be rolled in Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield by the en...
Recruitment News, Aug 7, 2013
New High-Tech Investment Creates 25 New Jobs
Minister for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock TD, has welcomed the announcement by Swiss company u-blox that it is to invest €1m in a new Cork operation, which will design microchips for use in ...
New High-Tech Investment Creates 25 New Jobs
Minister for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock TD, has welcomed the announcement by Swiss company u-blox that it is to invest €1m in a new Cork operation, which will design microchips for use in ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2013
180 NI Jobs To Go At M&S
Over 180 jobs in Mallusk, County Antrim are at risk, following the news that Marks & Spencer is to restructure its distribution warehouses. The Hyde Park centre is to be closed as a result of the com...
180 NI Jobs To Go At M&S
Over 180 jobs in Mallusk, County Antrim are at risk, following the news that Marks & Spencer is to restructure its distribution warehouses. The Hyde Park centre is to be closed as a result of the com...
Business News, Aug 7, 2013
Pflexx Sports Targets New Business Across GB, Europe And The US
Warrenpoint-based Pflexx Sports is targeting new business across Great Britain, Europe and the US, with support from Invest Northern Ireland. The company's £90,000 investment will see Pflexx Sports u...
Pflexx Sports Targets New Business Across GB, Europe And The US
Warrenpoint-based Pflexx Sports is targeting new business across Great Britain, Europe and the US, with support from Invest Northern Ireland. The company's £90,000 investment will see Pflexx Sports u...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2013
Survey Reveals Extent Of NI Beach Litter
Northern Ireland's beaches contain over four thousand pieces of litter for every kilometre, according to a new report. Environmental charity TIDY Northern Ireland recently carried out a survey of mar...
Survey Reveals Extent Of NI Beach Litter
Northern Ireland's beaches contain over four thousand pieces of litter for every kilometre, according to a new report. Environmental charity TIDY Northern Ireland recently carried out a survey of mar...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2013
Bank Of England To Hold Interest Rate
The interest rate will be held until the jobless figure drops below 7%, the Bank of England have announced. Making the announcement bank governor Mark Carney said he estimated some 750,000 jobs would...
Bank Of England To Hold Interest Rate
The interest rate will be held until the jobless figure drops below 7%, the Bank of England have announced. Making the announcement bank governor Mark Carney said he estimated some 750,000 jobs would...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2013
Castlederg March 'Totally Insensitive' - SDLP
An SDLP MLA has described a planned IRA memorial march through Castlederg in County Tyrone this Sunday as "totally insensitive". West Tyrone MLA Joe Byrne said his party does not support the parade, ...
Castlederg March 'Totally Insensitive' - SDLP
An SDLP MLA has described a planned IRA memorial march through Castlederg in County Tyrone this Sunday as "totally insensitive". West Tyrone MLA Joe Byrne said his party does not support the parade, ...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2013
UKIP MEP Stands By 'Bongo Bongo Land' Comments
Following a report by the Guardian on UKIP MEP Godfrey Bloom being caught on camera criticising Uk foreign aid being sent to "Bongo Bongo Land" where it was spent on "Ray Ban sunglasses" and "Ferraris...
UKIP MEP Stands By 'Bongo Bongo Land' Comments
Following a report by the Guardian on UKIP MEP Godfrey Bloom being caught on camera criticising Uk foreign aid being sent to "Bongo Bongo Land" where it was spent on "Ray Ban sunglasses" and "Ferraris...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2013
'Secret Interrogation Centre' Uncovered
The Pat Finucane Centre says it has uncovered declassified British government documents which prove the existence of a secret interrogation centre in Ballykelly, County L'Derry. The centre claims Lon...
'Secret Interrogation Centre' Uncovered
The Pat Finucane Centre says it has uncovered declassified British government documents which prove the existence of a secret interrogation centre in Ballykelly, County L'Derry. The centre claims Lon...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2013
Minister Announces Housing Led Regeneration Scheme
Housing Minister Nelson McCausland has announced a new programme to encourage regeneration in blighted spots across Northern Ireland through housing. The Housing Led Regeneration Programme aims to us...
Minister Announces Housing Led Regeneration Scheme
Housing Minister Nelson McCausland has announced a new programme to encourage regeneration in blighted spots across Northern Ireland through housing. The Housing Led Regeneration Programme aims to us...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2013
Man Arrested In Connection With Twitter Threats
A man has been arrested in Bristol in connection with threats made online against a Labour MP and a female rights campaigner. Police confirmed that the 32-year-old was arrested on suspicion of commit...
Man Arrested In Connection With Twitter Threats
A man has been arrested in Bristol in connection with threats made online against a Labour MP and a female rights campaigner. Police confirmed that the 32-year-old was arrested on suspicion of commit...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2013
NI Secretary Asked To Support 'Terrorist' Memorial Bill
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Justice spokesperson Tom Elliott MLA has called on the Secretary of State Theresa Villiers to support a Private Members Bill that would prohibit the naming of publicly fund...
NI Secretary Asked To Support 'Terrorist' Memorial Bill
The Ulster Unionist Party’s Justice spokesperson Tom Elliott MLA has called on the Secretary of State Theresa Villiers to support a Private Members Bill that would prohibit the naming of publicly fund...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2013
Ford Condemns Lord Mayor Attack
Justice Minister David Ford has condemned an attack by loyalist protestors on Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Máirtín Ó Muilleoir. The Mayor was attending the opening of a new park in the Woodvale are...
Ford Condemns Lord Mayor Attack
Justice Minister David Ford has condemned an attack by loyalist protestors on Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Máirtín Ó Muilleoir. The Mayor was attending the opening of a new park in the Woodvale are...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2013
Man Arrested After Laser Shone At Police Helicopter
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of endangering an aircraft after a laser was shone at a police helicopter. The helicopter was responding to a call at around 10.30pm on ...
Man Arrested After Laser Shone At Police Helicopter
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of endangering an aircraft after a laser was shone at a police helicopter. The helicopter was responding to a call at around 10.30pm on ...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2013
Support Project For Older People Launches
A new project to support older people and provide training and information on local services and modern technology has been launched by Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill. Disability Action's 'Age...
Support Project For Older People Launches
A new project to support older people and provide training and information on local services and modern technology has been launched by Agriculture Minister Michelle O'Neill. Disability Action's 'Age...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2013
Six Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
Six people have been convicted at Belfast Magistrates’ Court today for claiming benefits they were not entitled to. 30-year-old Isaiah Harbison of Hallidays Road, Belfast, claimed Income Support and ...
Six Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
Six people have been convicted at Belfast Magistrates’ Court today for claiming benefits they were not entitled to. 30-year-old Isaiah Harbison of Hallidays Road, Belfast, claimed Income Support and ...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2013
French Police Arrest Convicted On-The-Run Rapist
A 56-year-old convicted rapist who went on the run before his trial has been captured in France. Police in Calais arrested George Doulat, from Filey, North Yorkshire, on Monday. In his absence, Doul...
French Police Arrest Convicted On-The-Run Rapist
A 56-year-old convicted rapist who went on the run before his trial has been captured in France. Police in Calais arrested George Doulat, from Filey, North Yorkshire, on Monday. In his absence, Doul...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2013
Police Search Roadside For Body Of Missing Woman
Police in Manchester are searching a 15-mile stretch of the A19 for the body of Rania Alayed, who has been missing since early June. The 25-year-old mother-of-three was reported missing from her Chee...
Police Search Roadside For Body Of Missing Woman
Police in Manchester are searching a 15-mile stretch of the A19 for the body of Rania Alayed, who has been missing since early June. The 25-year-old mother-of-three was reported missing from her Chee...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 7, 2013
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Glengormley Hijacking The PSNI is appealing for information following an assault and a hijacking in the Mayfield Road and Mayfield Avenue areas of Glengormley yesterday evening. A...
Other News In Brief
Appeal Over Glengormley Hijacking The PSNI is appealing for information following an assault and a hijacking in the Mayfield Road and Mayfield Avenue areas of Glengormley yesterday evening. A...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2013
Man Arrested Over Broadwater Farm Shooting
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a double shooting at Broadwater Farm, Tottenham, on Sunday. Police were called after shots were heard being fired at around 23:42 on Sunday nigh...
Man Arrested Over Broadwater Farm Shooting
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a double shooting at Broadwater Farm, Tottenham, on Sunday. Police were called after shots were heard being fired at around 23:42 on Sunday nigh...
UK National News, Aug 7, 2013
Other News In Brief
Oxfordshire Stately Home To Go Hydropowered Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, a World Heritage Site, is to receive a new £180,000 hydropower electricity system. The "Archimedean screw" design h...
Other News In Brief
Oxfordshire Stately Home To Go Hydropowered Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, a World Heritage Site, is to receive a new £180,000 hydropower electricity system. The "Archimedean screw" design h...
Northern Ireland News, Aug 6, 2013
Shots Fired At PSNI Landrover
Shots fired at a police Landrover in the Ardoyne area of north Belfast last night have been described by the PSNI as "a blatant attempt to murder officers". The gun attack was reported in the Brompto...
Shots Fired At PSNI Landrover
Shots fired at a police Landrover in the Ardoyne area of north Belfast last night have been described by the PSNI as "a blatant attempt to murder officers". The gun attack was reported in the Brompto...
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
